Redesigning Classrooms

#Imagine … All the Children

This is the third in a series of posts about the challenges and opportunities ahead of us.  They are being prepared for a couple of conferences I will be speaking at during late June & early July.  Each session will consist of a think piece, a short presentation and then a discussion.  Any comments or thoughts you have would be gratefully received. Continue reading →

Growth Mindset: The Latest Silver Bullet?

I don’t want to be a “party pooper” and I am also rather concerned that I could be turning into a grumpy old man.  I’m just about the right age.  This post may even just be revealing my Fixed Mindset but I’m concerned we may be getting a bit too carried away with Growth Mindset.  Don’t get me wrong, I loved reading the book back in October 2012 on a short break in Madrid and I think it has much to commend it.

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Lesson Study: 3 heads are better than 1

This is our first fully completed lesson study.  A rather proud moment.  Thanks to Abby, Helen, Rachel & Sarah for their great work on this.  They are now the mentors for future lesson studies that are up and running. Continue reading →